How To Install crDroid OS Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S6 (Android 8.1 Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy S6 (codename: zerofltexx) was launched in March 2015. The phone came out of the box with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and later upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat. Today we will guide on How to Install crDroid OS Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S6 (zerofltexx). This Custom Firmware is based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Talking about the specifications, Galaxy S6 features a 5.1-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It is powered by Exynos 7420 Octa processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32/64/128GB internal memory. The camera on the Galaxy S6 comes with 16MP and 5MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Ion 3080 mAh battery with Fast battery charging: 40% in 60 min (Quick Charge 2.0).

To Install this Custom ROM, you need TWRP Recovery. We had already shared the method to install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6. If you already installed TWRP, then you probably might be waiting for Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S6. If yes, then here is the first Custom ROM based on Android Oreo was known as crDroid OS.

What is crDroid OS:

crDroid OS is a new custom ROM based on AOSP/ Lineage OS built from scratch by adding customization option from AOSPA, Lineage, SlimROM, crDroid OS and many others great ROMs out there. The ROM brings a lot of customization option along with Pure Android Experience.

Yes, you can enjoy the real Pixel smartphone experience by flashing the crDroid OS on your phone. Here we will list all the supported smartphone which can install the crDroid OS. crDroid was first developed for HTC  smartphone and later started the same project for many new smartphones.

crDroid OS Features:

• Pixel look and feel
• Lineage OS – all mods and features
• 15 New Quick Settings Tiles including Caffeine mode, Expanded Desktop, and Sync
• Settings/Security: Quick PIN/Password Unlock
• Pixel Launcher
• Default sounds from latest Nexus image
• Stability and performance improvements
• And much more

Now download and install crDroid OS Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S6 (zerofltexx). This is an official crDroid OS built from scratch development. This ROM is still under development so expect some bugs and lags. You can anytime revert back to Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy S6 by flashing the Stock Firmware.

Steps to Install crDroid OS Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S6

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Pre-Requisite: 

1. This will work on Samsung Galaxy S6 (Don’t Try this on Any other device):
2. Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
3. Download and Install Latest Samsung USB Drivers
4. You will lose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed on your phone. So make sure to Backup your phone using TWRP before doing this step using TWRP or CWM or any Custom Recovery.
5. You can also backup all your apps using Titanium Backup or you can Backup without any Root
6. Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.

Steps to Install crDroid OS Oreo on Samsung Galaxy S6 to Android 8.1 Oreo (zerofltexx)

• First of all, Unlock Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy S6.
• Now, install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6. Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
• Download the below crDroid Oreo ROM on to your smartphone.
• Now boot into TWRP Recovery, Here is the method to boot into Recovery.

Required FILES

crDroid OS Oreo 8.1 ROM

Download Android Oreo Gapps

List of the Supported device to receive crDroid OS Oreo Update

Guide to Flash Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery

Guide to Root any Custom ROM

That’s it! I hope you have installed the crDroid OS Oreo ROM on your smartphone. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

Credit goes to: Arianoxx